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What Causes Numbness In Right Arm And Mild Chest Pain While On Verapamil?

Hi, I have a question about verapamil, I was prescribed this medication about 6 months ago. I have never felt right since the beginning of taking it, now am experiencing numbness in my right arm and slight chest pains. It was given to me due to MVP, I want off of it, and went from every night to every other night taking it, can this be the cause of the numbness and pain?
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

All medications have potential side effects that may or may not occur.

Verapamil can rarely cause abnormal sensations , this can occur in up to 1% of persons.
It is not normally associated with chest pain however so you may want to see your doctor to determine the cause of the chest pain.

Chest pain can originate from any structure in the chest from the skin inwards, this includes the skin, esophagus, lungs, muscles, nerves,bones and heart.

Based on the history of all of your symptoms , examination findings and any necessary investigations, your doctor may be able to find the cause.

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What Causes Numbness In Right Arm And Mild Chest Pain While On Verapamil?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic All medications have potential side effects that may or may not occur. Verapamil can rarely cause abnormal sensations , this can occur in up to 1% of persons. It is not normally associated with chest pain however so you may want to see your doctor to determine the cause of the chest pain. Chest pain can originate from any structure in the chest from the skin inwards, this includes the skin, esophagus, lungs, muscles, nerves,bones and heart. Based on the history of all of your symptoms , examination findings and any necessary investigations, your doctor may be able to find the cause. I hope this helps